Emergency Care Assistant (FREC 4)

Emergency Care Assistant (FREC 4)

Location: Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Sub -Contractor (Bank)
Rate: £14.50 per hour (minimum 5 -hour day)
Induction: Candidates should be available on Sunday 22nd or Sunday 29th March. ​

First Line
Medical Ltd is a professional event medical services provider delivering
high -quality pre -hospital care across a wide range of public and private
events. We work closely with event organisers, local authorities, and
healthcare partners to ensure safe, compliant, and patient -focused medical
provision.

We are
committed to developing the next generation of clinicians and offer structured,
supportive opportunities for student paramedics while studying to gain
practical experience in a real -world setting.

Role Overview

We are seeking
a motivated and clinically competent Emergency Care Assistant (FREC 4) to join
our growing team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high -quality
pre -hospital emergency care, working collaboratively alongside paramedics and
other healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

This position
is ideal for individuals who thrive in high -pressure environments and are
passionate about delivering exceptional emergency care.

Key Responsibilities

• Emergency Medical Care: Deliver safe and effective
  pre -hospital emergency care in line with FREC 4 competencies, responding
  to both trauma and medical emergencies.
  
• Patient Assessment and Triage: Perform initial patient
  assessments, record vital signs, and support triage decisions to
  prioritise care appropriately.
  
• Clinical Interventions: Provide treatments within scope of
  practice, including wound care, splinting, oxygen therapy, and immediate
  life support.
  
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with paramedics,
  clinicians, and other emergency services to ensure coordinated and
  efficient patient care.
  
• Documentation: Accurately complete patient care
  records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes in
  accordance with clinical governance and legal standards.
  
• Equipment and Vehicle Readiness: Ensure all vehicles and medical
  equipment are fully stocked, operational, and maintained to required
  standards.
  
• Patient and Family Communication: Communicate clearly,
  professionally, and compassionately with patients and their families,
  offering reassurance and explanations throughout care delivery.
  
• Compliance: Adhere to all clinical guidelines,
  health and safety requirements, and First Line Medical policies and
  procedures.
  
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training, skills
  updates, and continuous professional development to maintain competency
  and certification.
   
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with
  guaranteed minimum shift payment
  
• Ongoing training and professional
  development opportunities
  
• Supportive, collaborative working
  environment
  
• Ongoing internal opportunities to
  support your development and growth.
  

Requirements

Person Specification

Essential
Requirements

• FREC 4 (Emergency Care Assistant)
  qualification or equivalent
  
• Experience in pre -hospital
  emergency care or a relevant clinical healthcare setting
  
• Ability to remain calm, effective,
  and professional under pressure
  
• Excellent communication and
  teamwork skills
  
• Compassionate, patient -focused
  approach to care
  
• Strong understanding of clinical
  protocols and safety standards
  

Desirable
Criteria

• Additional emergency or advanced
  care qualifications
  
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
• C1 entitlement
  
• Level 3 Certificate in Emergency
  Response Ambulance Driving (L3CERAD)
  
• Previous experience within an
  emergency medical services team
  
• Knowledge of local healthcare
  pathways and transport logistics
  
• Experience with patient handling
  and transfer techniques